What is a bracing panel?
Braced Wall Panel (R602.10.1) – A braced wall panel is a section of a braced wall line that is. braced with a code-compliant bracing method (e.g., let-in brace, a wood structural panel, or. other bracing methods) (See Figure 4). Braced wall panels must meet minimum width.
What is the length of a standard brace panel?
Braced wall panel length shall be a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) and braced wall panel height shall be a maximum of 10 feet (3048 mm).
What is a WSP panel?
Exterior (WSP) Extend sheathing to foundation sill plate. Exterior braced wall lines shall have a braced wall panel located at each end of the wall line.
What does WSP mean Cs?
Continuous Sheathed Structural Fiber Board Panels
Continuous Sheathed Structural Fiber Board Panels (CS-WSP)
What does WSP mean in construction?
WSP stands for Wood Structural Panel (building)
What is WSP sheathing?
Installation of wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing over foam insulation creates the need for wall cladding, such as lap siding or vinyl siding, to be installed over WSP as nailable sheathing. On the other hand, many builders have elected to install foam insula- tion over WSP sheathing.
How do I support a freestanding wall?
The simplest way to add lateral reinforcement to a freestanding wall is through endwall support. Typically, this comes in the form of another small wall positioned at the end of the main freestanding wall.
What does BWP stand for in construction?
BWP
Acronym | Definition |
---|---|
BWP | Buried Waste Program |
BWP | Bryant Watershed Project |
BWP | Bagh Water Project |
BWP | Budget for Work Package |
What are the different types of bracing?
Bracing can be classified into three types:
- Plan bracing.
- Torsional bracing.
- U-frame bracing.
What is the purpose of diagonal bracing?
Diagonal bracing is a structural component of just about any building. It provides lateral stability, preventing the collapse of walls, decks, roofs and many other structural elements.